Introduction: Intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most frequent methods of modern contraception due to its cost effectiveness and low complication rate. Uterine perforation is among the most serious complication associated with IUD insertion. The incidence of perforation is between 1.3 and 1.6 per 1000 insertion. Objective: To describe a case of primary uterine perforation by TCu 380A intra-uterine device. Method: We report a case of primary uterine perforation in a 32-year-old para 4 lady. She had TCu 380A intrauterine device inserted for contraception. She had sharp lower abdominal pain during the insertion and presented one month post-insertion with persistent lower abdominal pain and pain and increased frequency of passing urine. Result: Ultrasound scan showed an empty endometrial cavity but IUD was noted in right adnexal region. An elective exploratory laparatomy showed IUD embedded into the myometrium just visibly seen in the vesico-uterine peritoneal reflection. Conclusion: Uterine perforation by IUD is a rare but potentially dangerous complication of IUD insertion. Health workers should have high index of suspicion for possible uterine perforation and vesicle involvement if a patient presents with history of persistent lower abdominal pain and urinary symptoms.
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